Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Hakone Grass
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
hakone grass
ब्राह्मी
In German
Hakone Gras
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
Hakone herbe
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
Brahmi
In Polish
Hakone trawa
brahmi
In Latin
Hakone herba
Brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Brahmi
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hakone Grass and Brahmi Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Brahmi are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Brahmi
Care of Hakone Grass and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.